Pool Construction Guide
Install a Pool Year Round
Year-Round Pool Planning Overview
If you’re like many homeowners who look forward to a refreshing dip in a backyard swimming pool during the warm season, you may also wonder how the pool area can be used in the cooler months. The source article notes that some homeowners think about ways to enjoy the pool area beyond the main summer season.
Spring
According to the source article, after winter, spring can bring new possibilities for the poolside landscape. The source notes that the water may still feel cool for swimming, while some homeowners may use this time to plant blooming annuals and tropical plants around the pool area and spend time outside in the landscape.
Summer
The source article describes summer as one of the popular seasons to go for a dip. Whether you’re taking laps in the morning or hosting a backyard pool gathering in the evening, the source notes that this is a common time of year for owners to spend time in their own pool.
Autumn
According to the source article, fall can be a time to enjoy a steamy spa after working around the yard, including raking fallen leaves. The source also mentions that some homeowners use a pool cover to help keep leaves out of the pool during the longer autumn and winter months.
Winter
The source article notes that, depending on where you live, the cool winter days might bring up the idea of an outdoor fireplace or fire pit. The source mentions gathering with friends and family around an outdoor fire pit, having warm drinks, and watching steam rise from the spa, with comfortable throws nearby if it gets chilly.
Spring
The source notes that spring can be a time to update the poolside landscape with blooming annuals and tropical plants, and spend time outside.
Summer
The source describes summer as one of the popular seasons to use the pool, whether taking laps in the morning or hosting backyard gatherings in the evening.
Autumn
According to the source, fall can be a time to enjoy the spa and to use a pool cover to help keep leaves out of the pool during the longer autumn months.
Winter
The source mentions gathering around an outdoor fire pit, having warm drinks, and watching steam rise from the spa during the cooler winter months.
Types of In-Ground Pools
If you’re planning to install a backyard pool, the source article notes that there are several options to choose from. The source describes four in-ground pool types.
Gunite
The source notes that gunite swimming pools are a common choice, with a rebar framework used in the build and flexibility in how the pool can be designed.
Fiberglass
According to the source, fiberglass pools are molded one-piece pools and come in different shapes and sizes. The source mentions that some can be heated and may include fiber optic lights for nighttime use.
Vinyl
The source describes a vinyl liner pool as having a sheet of vinyl placed between the water and the pool surface. The source notes that vinyl pools can be flexible and come in a range of design shapes and sizes.
Optimum
According to the source, optimum pools can be installed in ground, semi in-ground, or into a slope, and may be considered for yards with grade differences or waterfront landscapes.
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